Piano Sonata in B-flat major

From Allegro to Rondo

The opening Allegro gives way to an Andante amoroso and a Rondo finale. Bring out the singing line in the Andante while keeping the accompaniment light. In the finale, the recurring theme gives the ear a point of reference even as the episodes become more elaborate.

From the cadenza to the close

In the Rondo, practise the unbarred cadenza in small groups, then join its last figure to the closing passage. Keep the printed note values clear as you learn the passage, so the return to a regular pulse feels natural.

Music in this edition

1. Piano Sonata in B-flat major